If you are in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, you might be wondering where can I get the best shawarma? You should know that if you are looking for good shawarma in Riyadh, there are many shawarma restaurants to choose from. Here is the list of 10 best shawarma in Riyadh for your reference.
Introducing the first-ever list of the best restaurants in Riyadh. For those of you who are not familiar, Shawarma is a Levantine meat preparation that originated in 19th century Ottoman Turkey.
It consists of shaved lamb, beef, chicken, turkey or falafel rolled into a flatbread wrap with vegetables and tahini sauce.
We’ve made it our mission to find the best places for this dish in Riyadh. Without further ado, here’s the list in alphabetical order, along with their respective locations:
Here are the 10 Best Shawarma In Riyadh
1. Shawarma House
This place is quite hard to find because it is located in the basement of Ibn Al-Thubut Mall. However, once you find it, you will realize that it is the best shawarma house Riyadh you invested in to get there.
They have pretty good falafel shawarma and hummus which was enough for me to include this place in this list. Also, their zataar fries are something that I will always crave whenever I see them on any menu.
- Cuisine: Fast food, Middle Eastern
- Best Item(s): Special Diets, Halal
- Pricing: SR 150 for two people (approx)
- Rating: 4.2 stars (google review)
- Timing: Open daily 6 am-3 am
- Contact: +966 9200 16666
- Address: Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Althani St, Al Muruj, Riyadh 12283, Saudi Arabia
- Location: Click here to see map
2. Mac Coy’s
You can’t go wrong with a straightforward, simple menu in a shawarma restaurant, and this provides the best chicken shawarma in Riyadh.
They have a variety of shawarma and falafel wraps to choose from, which is perfect for foodies who are indecisive about what to order. Personally, their shawarma wrap with extra zatar fries is my preferred choice here.
You can choose between chicken or beef, and the portions are generous and affordable. Let’s say you’re not sure about your shawarma addiction yet: order a mixed plate with both types of meat, and enjoy the feast.
- Cuisine: Fast food, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Best Item(s): Halal
- Pricing: SR 100 for two people (approx)
- Rating: 4.2 stars (google review)
- Timing: Open daily 6:30 am-2 am
- Contact: +966 11 476 6236
- Address: Salah Ad Din Al Ayyubi Rd, حي الملز، Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
- Location:Click here to see map
3. Mama Noura
This place is located near Layali Mall’s movie theater hall. I’ve tried their Shawarma Chicken wrap and their Falafel with extra zatar fries, neither of which disappointed me.
I would definitely recommend trying this one of the best shawarma restaurants in Riyadh because it is perfectly cooked. They also have shawarma fries on their menu, which looks pretty interesting.
Once you get inside, your eyes will see the open kitchen where cooks prepare the meat while an Arabic song plays in the background.
Its menu has different types of shawarma such as chicken, kofta, rozz (beef), turkey, and lamb.
- Cuisine: Lebanese, Fast food, Turkish, Middle Eastern
- Best Item(s): Meals, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
- Pricing: SR100 for two people (approx)
- Rating: 4.3 stars (google review)
- Timing: Open daily 6:30 am-2 am
- Contact: +966 11 462 8144
- Address: الأمير فهد بن سعد بن عبدالرحمن،، As Sulimaniyah, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
- Location:Click here to see map
4. Golden Saj
This place is another one that is not very easy to locate due to its location at the basement of Ibn Thubut Mall. But once you find it, you will be glad you did because they have a nice variety of wraps to choose from, including the best beef shawarma in Riyadh with extra zatar fries.
Prices are reasonable, around SR 10/USD$3 for a large sandwich that can be easily shared by 2 people. Be sure to try their Shawerma with garlic and cheese sauce.
- Cuisine: Lebanese, Fast food, Turkish, Middle Eastern
- Best Item(s): Meals, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
- Pricing: SR90 for two people (approx)
- Rating: 3.9 stars (google review)
- Timing: Open daily 9 am-1 am
- Contact: +966 11 480 7441
- Address: Takhassusi St, Al Mathar Ash Shamali, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
- Location:Click here to see map
5. Operation Falafel
This is the least convenient shawarma restaurant on this list because it is located in the basement of Zahra Mall and has a very limited dining area.
However, that does not change the fact that their best shawarma places in Riyadh and extra falafel fries are outright delicious. The price may be a bit steep for some, but I think it’s worth it considering how filling their wraps are.
- Cuisine: Lebanese, Fast food, Turkish, Middle Eastern
- Best Item(s): Meals, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
- Pricing: SR100 for two people (approx)
- Rating: 4.2 stars (google review)
- Timing: Open daily 8 am-1 am
- Contact: +966 11 246 5709
- Address: الطريق الدائري الشمالي الفرعي، روبين بلازا 6501 الطريق الدائري الشمالي الفرعي، 4298 الرياض 13512 6501، 13512، Saudi Arabia
- Location:Click here to see map
شاورما بيكر.6 Shawarma Baker
Located at Al-Faisaliya Mosque, this shawarma places in Riyadh offers three different types of chicken shawarma: spicy garlic chicken, spicy garlic beef, and spicy garlic turkey. Their hot sauce is of fine quality and actually works quite well on their chicken shawarma.
I would recommend going through the menu and getting the two other options on the same day because they all have different varieties of sauces that change from time to time.
Their menu includes beef or chicken shawarma options with fries or rice as aside. It is open 24 hours so it’s easy to get your cravings sorted any time of the day.
- Cuisine: Lebanese, Fast food, Turkish, Middle Eastern
- Best Item(s): Meals, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
- Pricing: SR100 for two people (approx)
- Rating: 4.1 stars (google review)
- Timing: Open daily 8 am-1 am
- Contact: +966 11 810 2574
- Address: 7702 3128 الحسن بن علي، الروضة،، Riyadh 13211, Saudi Arabia
- Location:Click here to see map
7. The Spot Restaurant
This best arabic shawarma in Riyadh is located in Abdul Aziz Rd, which is a very convenient location since it lies just on the way from where most expats live in Riyadh.
Their beef shawarma wrap with extra falafel fries was very delicious and filling. They also have a variety of wraps to choose from on their menu, so there’s something for everyone here.
Regularly priced shawarma items are very affordable at SR 7/USD$2 for a sandwich with fries included, but you can also order combos such as chicken and beef.
- Cuisine: Lebanese, Fast food, Middle Eastern
- Best Item(s): Meals, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
- Pricing: SR70 for two people (approx)
- Rating: 4.3 stars (google review0
- Timing: Open daily 8 am-1 am
- Contact: +966 55 220 8999
- Address: King Abdul Aziz Rd, Ar Rabi, Riyadh 13315, Saudi Arabia
- Location:Click here to see map
8. Roma Restaurant مطعم روما
This place is located within Al-Olaya. Their best lebanese shawarma in Riyadh with extra falafel fries is pretty much the same as the one offered by “Al Jawahir Al-Quwazi’a,” located in Zaitaan, but I would prefer the latter because it’s served in a nicer ambiance.
All of their meat is prepared under strict quality control to offer the best flavors possible. The staff is also willing to advise on how much sauce you should have with your shawarma.
- Cuisine: Lebanese, Fast food, Middle Eastern
- Best Item(s): Meals, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
- Pricing: SR150 for two people (approx)
- Rating: 4.3 stars (google review)
- Timing: Open daily 11 am-11 pm
- Contact: +966 11 464 1133
- Address: 2699 Shubah Ibn Al Hajjaj, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12241, Saudi Arabia
- Location:Click here to see map
9. Toki Restaurant
This is one of my favorite places for shawarma because they offer different types of meats for you to choose from, including beef or chicken.
The platters also come with a heap of fries. I would recommend ordering extra shawarma and zatar fries to feed your appetite.
Their menu includes beef or chicken shawarma options with fries or rice as a side, and prices range around SR 15/USD$4 for a regular sandwich (without sides).
- Cuisine: Lebanese, Fast food, Middle Eastern
- Best Item(s): Meals, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
- Pricing: SR100 for two people (approx)
- Rating: 4.1 stars (google review)
- Timing: Open daily 11 am-11 pm
- Contact: +966 55 744 4626
- Address: Prince Turki Ibn Abdulaziz Al Awwal Rd, Hittin, Riyadh 13512, Saudi Arabia
- Location:Click here to see map
10. FireGrill
This place is popular for its shawarma wraps and falafel, which has a very nice taste to it. I would recommend getting the garlic sauce for the chicken shawarma wrap, as it tastes really well on them. They have a variety of flavors to choose from on their menu, so there’s something for everyone here.
They also have different types of shawarma such as chicken, kofta, rozz (beef), turkey, and lamb.
- Cuisine: Lebanese, Fast food, Middle Eastern
- Best Item(s): Meals, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
- Pricing: SR90 for two people (approx)
- Rating: 4.1 stars (google review)
- Timing: 11 am-11 pm
- Contact: +966 11 243 9026
- Address: Riyadh 13244 Located in Ibdaa Plaza Riyadh SA، Riyadh 13244, Saudi Arabia
- Location:Click here to see map
So, there you have it. These are the top 10 best shawarma in Riyadh. Some of them are not very easy to locate, but the effort is worth it in the end.
Have you had any of these places before? Do you have any other favorites that I didn’t mention here? Feel free to let us know in the comments section below.